Frequently Asked Questions

You will not be allowed to renew your Kansas vehicle registration if your license and driving privileges are suspended. Also keep in mind that Kansas does not provide a grace period if you let your car registration expire. Hence you must renew the car registration before its expiration date. The Kansas Department of Revenue allows drivers to renew vehicle registrations in person, online, by mail or by telephone.

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Yes, if you are unable to personally renew your vehicle registration, the state of Kansas allows someone else to do on your behalf. However, you are required to assign someone Power of Attorney in order to have them renew car registration for you with the KS country treasurer s office. For an in-person vehicle registration renewal, the following documents are required:

• A completed Power of Attorney (TR-41)
• License plate number
• Proof of car insurance

Kansas vehicle registrations can also be renewed online, by mail or by telephone. If you provide someone else with your vehicle information and credit card details, then that person could renew your car registration for you.

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Boat owners are required to register all new vessels using gas, diesel, electricity or sails and personal vessels at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) before they can be sailed.

You can register your boat in person or by mail. You are required to provide a completed boat registration application and proof of ownership such as a bill of sale, sales tax receipt, certificate of origin, or out-of-state certificate of title.

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Yes, your lost car registration or stolen car registration must be reported to the local authorities as this will protect you should the vehicle registration be used for illegal purposes. You are also required to submit this police report to your local Kansas DMV office when making a request for a duplicate car registration. Also make sure that you have all other required documents and applicable fees before heading out to a KS DMV near you.

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The state of Kansas requires you to return your KS license plates only in the event of applying for a property tax refund. Otherwise, you are not required to surrender your plates when moving from Kansas to another state. Contact your county treasurer’s motor vehicle office for more details on returning Kansas license plates.

You are also advised to contact the DMV of your new state to find out about their requirements for soon-to-be residents. When visiting a local office, make sure to bring your drivers license with you and any documentation pertaining to your vehicle.

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Yes, if your car registration card is damaged and still in your possession you will need to surrender it. Attach your damaged registration card to the application when submitting it to the Kansas country treasurer s office along with other required documents and payments.

Lost car registration cards and stolen car registration cards, must be reported to the local authorities. You will then need to present the police report when applying for a duplicate car registration card.

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Yes, the registration process for motorized scooters is the same as the registration procedure for all other motorcycle registrations in Kansas. If the motorized scooter has been purchased from a licensed dealer, the dealer will submit the registration documents to the DOR and provide you with tags for the vehicle.

If you have bought your scooter from a private party, you need to take the same steps as when registering a new car.

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You do not have to provide proof of passing emissions inspection before registering your vehicle in the state of Kansas. Only a few select communities offer emissions testing in Kansas, but purely on a voluntary basis. These smog inspections, regardless of the results, have no bearing on a vehicle’s registration status.

When registering a car in Kansas, the DOR only requires a VIN inspection for newly acquired cars with out-of-state certificates of title or bill of sales, as well as certain antique models.

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All vehicle registrations are valid for 1 year. The Kansas DMV sends registration renewal notices by mail to vehicle owners notifying them to renew expired car registration

You can renew your Kansas vehicle registration in person, by mail, by telephone or online.

IN PERSON

To renew expired car registration in person, locate a country treasurer s office in your area and provide:

• Your license plate number
• Proof of auto insurance
• Payment for required registration fees

BY MAIL

To complete your registration renewal by mail, send the completed registration renewal form and required payment to your local Kansas country treasurer s office. You will also be required to provide a copy of your proof of car insurance.

BY TELEPHONE

You can renew your vehicle registration by using a touchtone phone. You will need a credit card or an e-Check to pay for the renewal transaction. Call the number 1-866-4KS-TAGS (457-8247) and follow the instructions to complete the car registration renewal.

ONLINE

You are eligible to renew car registration online if your renewal notice has a PIN, if your registration has not already expired and if your insurance company participates in the KS the DOR s online verification system.

To renew your registration online, go to the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles Online Services website and:

• Have your credit card to pay the renewal fee
• Have your registration renewal PIN and information about your vehicle ready

Keep in mind that there is an additional fee for online registration renewals, depending on the registration fee.

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To transfer your vehicle registration to a different state, you must abide by the registration rules and requirements of where you are moving to. In that case, you should check out the regulations applied in the car registration process in the state you are moving to.

If you are new to the state of Kansas, you have 90 days to register your car. The DOR requires a VIN inspection for newly acquired cars with out-of-state certificates of title or bill of sales. These inspections are conducted by the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP).

To register your vehicle in the state of Kansas, you will need to bring the following items to your local KS county treasurer s office:

• Proof of passing the VIN inspection, or a Motor Vehicle Examination Certificate (Form MVE-1).
• A completed Title and Registration Manual Application.
• Proof of KS auto insurance.
• Proof of paying personal property taxes.
• A certified Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MOS).
• A completed Odometer Disclosure Statement if you have bought the vehicle from another person and if the vehicle is less than 10 years old.
• A Bill of Sale or Affidavit of Purchase Price, to show the price of the vehicle.

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Kansas residents with permanent disabilities can apply for handicap placards or license plates that will allow access to disabled parking and other parking privileges. These handicap placards and license plates are issued by the KS DOR.

The Kansas Department of Revenue offers the following parking options for an individual with a permanent disability:

• One disabled license plate and/or one placard, or
• Two placards, but NO disabled license plate.

Persons with temporary disabilities are not eligible for disability license plates.

You can obtain disability license plates or handicap placards in person at any local county treasurer’s motor vehicle office or by mail. You will need to have the following:

• A completed Certification of Disability for Disabled Parking Placard and/or Plate (Form TR-159).
• Have a licensed physician, osteopath, chiropractor, pediatrician, optometrist, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner sign the Healing Arts Licensed Professional’s Statement portion of the form.
• Pay the applicable fees:
  • Placards: Free.
  • Plates: $.50.

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If your vehicle registration or license plates have been stolen, you must visit a nearby police station and report your stolen car registration. Make sure to bring this police report to your local Kansas DMV office when making a request for a duplicate car registration. Also make sure that you have all other required documents and applicable fees before heading out to a KS DMV near you.

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If your vehicle’s registration card, license plates or stickers have been lost, stolen, or damaged, you should apply for a car registration replacement with the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles.

To apply for a replacement registration card visit your local country treasurer’s office and follow these steps:

• Complete the Title and Registration Manual Application.
• If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
• If your registration has been stolen, you must file a police complaint and bring the same to the county treasurer’s office.
• Provide your license plate number.
• Provide your Kansas drivers license.
• Pay the duplicate registration fee

Please note that you may also be required to provide proof of identity and vehicle ownership.

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All drivers are required by Kansas law to register their vehicles with the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles before taking them on the road. All vehicles must be registered regardless if they are new or second hand or whether they have been purchased from a licensed dealer or an individual. You have 60 days from the purchase date to register your car with the Kansas DMV.

In addition, new Kansas residents who have an out of state car registration must get car registration in Kansas. New residents have 90 days to register their vehicle.

The initial car registration must be done in person. Visit you local county treasurer’s office and provide:

• A completed Title and Registration Manual Application.
• Proof of KS auto insurance.
• Proof of paying personal property taxes.
• A certified Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MOS).
• A completed Odometer Disclosure Statement if you have bought the vehicle from another person and if the vehicle is less than 10 years old.
• A Bill of Sale or Affidavit of Purchase Price, to show the price of the vehicle.
• Proof of passing an inspection, if your vehicle was purchased out of state or has an out-of-state title. The inspection must be conducted by the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP). Upon passing, the KHP will issue you an inspection form known as Motor Vehicle Examination Certificate (Form MVE-1).
• Pay applicable registration fees.

For vehicles that have an out of state car registration, owners must also bring the original, out-of-state certificate of title.

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The Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles does not impose any type of late fee if you renew your vehicle registration after it had already expired. However, bear in mind that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with an invalid or expired car registration. Doing so may result in fines and/or penalties. The Kansas DMV will notify you by mail several weeks before your registration expires and allow you to renew your vehicle registration by telephone, by mail, in person or online.

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No, the same process applies for replacing personalized license plates as it does for replacing lost license plates. However, note that the fees for replacing a license plate or getting new license plates vary depending on the type of plate you need.

In order to replace your license plates you must:

• Visit your local Kansas county treasurer’s office in person.
• Present proper forms of ID.
• Provide the license plate number.
• Proof of car insurance.
• Fill in the Custom Plate Order and Lost, Stolen, Replacement, Exchange Plate &/or Decal Application.
• Pay the license plate replacement fees.

If your license plates are stolen, your application must be accompanied by a police report.

If you license plates are damaged and still in your possession, you must surrender them at the Kansas country treasurer s office when applying for replacement license plates.

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Yes, your vehicle registration certificate must be carried with you at all times when driving. Failure to do so may result in penalties and/or fines. In addition, driving with an invalid vehicle registration is considered a non-moving traffic violation in the state of Kansas and corresponding fines will be issued if you are pulled over by a law enforcement officer.

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Some of the most common reasons why drivers obtain duplicate vehicle registration cards include the following:

• Voluntary replacement at any time during your registration period.
• Lost car registration card, license plate and/or decal.
• Stolen car registration or license plate.
• Your registration card has been damaged to a point of illegibility and the necessary information cannot be read from it.

If any of the reasons can be applied to your specific case, visit your local Kansas DOR office and apply for a duplicate car registration or license plates.

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When registering your car at the Kansas county treasurer’s office, you will be required to pay the title application fee of $10 in addition to car registration fees. Kansas registration fees vary depending on the manufacturer’s model year or the vehicle’s total weight.

There may be additional fees depending on your county therefore we strongly recommended that you contact the Kansas county treasurer’s offices regarding specific requirements and accepted forms of payment before heading out in person.

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The required fees for duplicate vehicle registration vary from county to county in the state of Kansas. Hence, it would be best to confirm the exact fee required with your local country treasurer’s office before heading out. Find a Kansas country treasurer’s office near you by using our DMV locator.

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The Kansas registration renewal fees depend on the type of vehicle you own, the model year of the vehicle, the type of license plates and local county fees. The exact fee required when renewing car registration will be indicated in your renewal notice. Additional fees may apply, therefore, contact your local county treasurer’s office for more information on the exact fee required.

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To obtain a duplicate car registration you will need to provide a completed Title and Registration Manual Application. On the application you will be required to:

• Indicate the nature of your request, vehicle type, and registration type.
• Include your license plate number, decal number, and registration expiration date.
• Provide your name and address.
• Include the vehicle identification number (VIN) and the vehicle’s year, make, and model.

You might also be required to present proof of identity and vehicle ownership. Note that the exact steps and fees for replacing car registration vary from county to county, therefore contact a KS DMV near you and enquire about the exact fees and documentation you will be required to present when replacing vehicle registration.

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When registering your vehicle at the KS county treasurer’s office, you must present:

• Properly signed manufacturer s statement of origin (MSO).
• A completed Title and Registration Manual Application. The new owner must sign the title application. Names connected by “and/or” or “or” will require only one owner’s signature. Names connected by “and” or with no connection between names will require all parties to sign application.
• Odometer Disclosure Statement (Vehicles 10 years old or older and trucks registered at 20M or higher are exempt. A mileage reading will still be required.)
• A signed-over certificate of title from the previous owner, if applicable
• Proof of auto insurance, such as:
  • Certificate of insurance (policy)
  • Insurance card issued by an insurance company (notice of policy renewal NOT acceptable)
  • Certificate of self-insurance issued by the Insurance Commisioner
  • A commercial policy
• Proof of car insurance must exhibit the policy’s expiration date. Originals, photocopies and facsimilies of these documents are acceptable.
• Proof of having paid personal property taxes
• A Motor Vehicle Examination Certificate (Form MVE-1), if the vehicle was purchased out of state or has an out-of-state title.
• A Bill of Sale or Affidavit of Purchase Price, to show the price of the vehicle.

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To renew your Kansas car registration, you must provide:

• Your registration renewal notice, sent to you by the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles notifying you of the expiration date on your vehicle registration

• Proof of auto insurance, such as:
  • Certificate of insurance (policy).
  • Insurance card issued by an insurance company (notice of policy renewal NOT acceptable).
  • Certificate of self-insurance issued by the Insurance Commissioner.
  • A commercial policy.

Apart from renewing your vehicle registration in person, you can also renew car registration by telephone, by mail or online through the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles Online Services website.

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Driving with an invalid vehicle registration is considered a traffic violation in the state of Kansas, therefore you must make sure that your tags and renewal stickers are present in your vehicle and legible at all times. If you have not received your registration tags or stickers within 10 days from applying for a renewal on your vehicle registration, contact the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles. Find a KS DOR near you by using our DMV locator.

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Kansas vehicle registrations are valid for one year after which all drivers must renew their car registration. The Kansas renewal cycle depends on the first letter of the registered owner s last name. However, the Kansas DMV will notify you by mail several weeks before your registration expires. The KS Department of Revenue allows you to renew vehicle registration by telephone, by mail, in person or online.

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Kansas residents who need to replace car registration cards or license plates, or have any queries concerning Titles and Registration, can make an in-person visit to their local country treasure s office. Locate a DMV near you by using our DMV locator.

You can also call the toll-free number (785) 296-3621 for Titles and Registration from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

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Yes, you are required to fill out the Title and Registration Manual Application (TR-212a). On the application you will be required to:

• Indicate the nature of your request, vehicle type, and registration type.
• Include your license plate number, decal number, and registration expiration date.
• Provide your name and address.
• Include the vehicle identification number (VIN) and the vehicle’s year, make, and model.

Submit the completed form when you apply for a duplicate car registration at your local Kansas DOR office.

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Yes, the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles will send you a renewal registration notice in the mail several weeks before your vehicle registration expires. The renewal registration notice contains the fee you need to pay to renew vehicle registration, information regarding the vehicle and any outstanding issues, such as unpaid taxes, that need to be settled before your renew car registration.

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The Kansas vehicle registration is valid for one year, however, unlike in other states, it does not expire on your birthday or birth month. The KS license plate renewal cycle is based on the first letter of the registered vehicle owner’s last name. The cycles are as follows:

• A | Last day to renew – February 28th
• B | Last day to renew – March 31st
• C, D | Last day to renew – April 30th
• E, F, G | Last day to renew – May 31st
• H, I | Last day to renew – June 30th
• J, K, L | Last day to renew – July 31st
• M, N, O | Last day to renew – August 31st
• P, Q, R | Last day to renew – September 30th
• S | Last day to renew – October 31st
• T, V, W | Last day to renew – November 30th
• U, X, Y, Z | Last day to renew – December 31st

Your vehicle s registration must be renewed by the last day of your renewal cycle. In addition, you will receive a registration renewal notice several weeks prior to the expiration date on your current Kansas car registration.

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